
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,740
- BGG rating
- 7.8
EXIT: The Game – Advent Calendar: The Silent Storm
- 1–4 players
- 45–800 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2022

2022
Rules assistance for EXIT: Das Spiel + Puzzle – Das Gold der Piraten
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EXIT: Das Spiel + Puzzle – Das Gold der Piraten is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
An exciting story, four puzzles and many surprising riddles: 1-4 players puzzle their way from place to place, discover the 4 unknown motifs, combine them together and solve the riddles. Only together you can unravel the mysterious secret of the pirates' gold in this EXIT game! In EXIT: Das Spiel + Puzzle – Das Gold der Piraten, there are riddles within riddles, hidden within four 88-piece jigsaw puzzles. Like other Exit titles, Das Gold der Piraten has no game board, but it also has no riddle cards. Instead, there are four jigsaw puzzles that you will find and assemble, one at a time. Each completed puzzle reveals a location containing more riddles to decipher. Contents: 4 jigsaw puzzles, 14 puzzle documents, 11 strange pieces, 1 decoding disc, 1 set of instructions
EXIT: Das Spiel + Puzzle – Das Gold der Piraten supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for EXIT: Das Spiel + Puzzle – Das Gold der Piraten is 120–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists EXIT: Das Spiel + Puzzle – Das Gold der Piraten for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
EXIT: Das Spiel + Puzzle – Das Gold der Piraten has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
EXIT: Das Spiel + Puzzle – Das Gold der Piraten belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery, Puzzle, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of EXIT: Das Spiel + Puzzle – Das Gold der Piraten are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists EXIT: Das Spiel + Puzzle – Das Gold der Piraten as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.